clarify

Identify and improve unclear interface text in error messages, labels, and onboarding.

10|3|Updated Apr 1, 2018

Search Tags:#onboarding #clarity #copywriting #error-messages #ux-writing #ui-copy

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npx skills add https://github.com/kaishin/redalemeden.com --skill clarify-kaishin

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Skill: clarify
Source: https://github.com/kaishin/redalemeden.com/tree/main/.agents/skills/clarify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaishin/redalemeden.com --skill clarify-kaishin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unclear or confusing interface text makes products hard to use. This Skill helps identify and improve such copy to boost comprehension and task success.

Core Features & Use Cases

Copy audit: Identify jargon, ambiguity, passive voice, and missing context in UI text.
Guidelines: Provide actionable rules for labels, error messages, and help text.
Case studies: Apply improvements to error messages, empty states, and onboarding flows to reduce friction.

Quick Start

Provide a rewritten, clearer version of the given UI text to improve user understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions about clarify

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I improve unclear UI copy and make interface text easier to understand?▼

To improve unclear UI copy, audit your interface text for jargon, ambiguity, and passive voice, then rewrite labels, error messages, and help text to be concise, actionable, and user-centered to boost comprehension.

What is the best way to write clear error messages that reduce user friction?▼

Writing clear error messages involves replacing vague or technical failure text with actionable guidance, providing specific context about the issue, and maintaining a consistent tone to help users resolve the error immediately.

How do I audit existing interface copy for missing context and confusing labels?▼

Auditing existing interface copy requires identifying jargon, passive voice, and missing context across your product's labels and empty states, then applying user-centered guidelines to rewrite the text for clarity.

Can I apply UX writing guidelines to onboarding flows and empty states?▼

Yes, you can apply UX writing guidelines to onboarding flows and empty states by replacing confusing instructions with clear, concise copy that provides user-centered guidance and reduces task completion friction.

Why does confusing onboarding copy make products harder to use?▼

Confusing onboarding copy makes products harder to use because ambiguous labels and missing context prevent users from understanding core features, which lowers task success rates and increases early user drop-off.